PRESS RELEASE: Central Brooklyn Candidates Facing Off Saturday For Live Debate—As Housing, Affordability & Quality-of-Life Issues Dominate Senate & Assembly Primary Election

Photo courtesy of Event Host: 500 Men Making a Difference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, May 28, 2026

From: James Christopher Communications on behalf of candidate Michael Bailey (Media contact: james@james-christopher.com)

BROOKLYN, NY — This Saturday, May 30, candidates running to represent New York State Senate District 25 and New York State Assembly District 56 will face off for a two-part public debate focused on issues shaping Central Brooklyn’s political landscape: from housing affordability and public safety to deed theft, foreclosure pressure, and displacement.

The debate comes ahead of Primary Election Day on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, when voters will decide who advances as the Democratic nominee for these key Brooklyn seats.

DEBATE DETAILS:

THE CANDIDATES

For New York State Senate District 25:

(Encompassing: Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brownsville, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, Ocean Hill, and a portion of Prospect Heights)

Senator Jabari Brisport (incumbent)

Marlon Rice

For New York State Assembly District 56:

(Bedford-Stuyvesant and a portion of Crown Heights)

Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman (incumbent)

Eon Huntley

Michael Bailey

Moderator: Angela Yee

WHAT: Two-part public candidate debate, covering Central Brooklyn Candidates for NY State Senate, District 25 and NY State Assembly, District 56

WHEN: Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 6:00 PM

WHERE: Magnolia Tree Earth Center (677 Lafayette Ave. Brooklyn, NY)

DEBATING DEED THEFT, DISPLACEMENT & THE FUTURE OF BROOKLYN

Amsterdam News Spotlights Michael Bailey's Unprallaled Real Estate Legal Expertise Ahead of Saturday Debate

Today, the New York Amsterdam News published a feature article examining how deed theft and housing displacement are "defining Brooklyn's Assembly race" for Assembly District 56.

The article highlighted Michael Bailey’s direct experience in housing court defending homeowners against fraud and deed theft cases: long before launching any political campaign.

“Meanwhile, Bailey has been in the housing courts as an attorney for years, defending homeowners against fraud and deed theft.”

The feature also highlighted Bailey’s support for: stronger housing protections, foreclosure prevention, fair housing enforcement, and legal defense funding for homeowners fighting deed theft cases in Supreme Court.

“My work as a tenant attorney has shown me how urgent this crisis is.”

As a lifelong advocate for Brooklyn, Bailey told the Amsterdam News that his policies are rooted in a deeply personal understanding of the risks families are facing: to our homes, wealth, and community stability.

Click here to read the full article.

Learn More About Michael Bailey:

Michael Bailey is a lifelong Bedford-Stuyvesant resident, attorney, small business owner, and community advocate running for New York State Assembly to fight for affordable housing, safer neighborhoods, and greater opportunity for working families in District 56 (encompassing Bedford-Stuyvesant and portions of Crown Heights).

To learn more, including Michael's plan to build a better district 56, together, click here: https://www.baileyfor56.com